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1914/06/12
Mosby, John S. (1833-1916)
to: Sam Chapman
artist would like to paint a group portrait of Confederate officers, including Chapman.
GLC03921.47
1915/02/04
anniversary of the day he took over the Hong Kong consulate 36 years ago; opposition to Wilson's shipping bill; arranging a sitting for the group painting.
GLC03921.49
8 November 1928
Abbot, C. G. (1872-1973)
to "Our Heroes Class," First Methodist Church
Writing to a Sunday school class, Abbot, an Astrophysicist and Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, recounts an anecdote from his childhood in which a cobbler told him "the Kingdom of Heaven is within you." Abbot explains that Heaven is within...
GLC05508.014
circa 1900
Wells, Cora E. (fl. 1900)
J. Q. A Ward, the Eminent American Sculptor
Features an article on Ward and his works and, photos of Ward, the New York Stock Exchange pediment, and a George Washington sculpture at Wall St. Printed ink; coated wove paper.
GLC06343.037
19 April 1900
Invitation to unveilings of statue, Washington and Lafayette, by Ward, 1900; board.
GLC06343.228
1909/06/28
Taft, William H. (1857-1930)
to R.U. Johnson re: free art amendment to tariff bill
Taft proposes that he will most likely be able to prevent the free art amendment from being altered in committee. He does state, however, that the 20 year proviso might not be as detrimental to the bill as Johnson might think.
GLC07896
13 December 1921
Harding, Warren G. (1865-1923)
To Robert Coster
Informing Coster that he can fulfill his friend's wishes for an autograph letter but cannot write to him on "...some problem pending solution..." as Coster had desired. "That would be too much like the too frequent request to pose for a motion...
GLC08027
1913/08/09
Wilson, Woodrow (1856-1924)
to Gertrude Bondhill re: his pleasure in her performance
Written as President
GLC02793.061
January 1907
Howe, Julia Ward (1819-1910)
[Battle Hymn of the Republic]
The first and fourth verses.
GLC00017
17 April 1930
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (1882-1945)
to Arthur Carpenter
Thanks the manager at Warm Springs, Georgia for the update on activities. Advises that Carpenter can rent his cottage from 31 May until 5 September. Hopes Doyle can sell vegetables at the stand as he did last summer. Mentions that he is glad there...
GLC02433
[decimalized]
GLC01266
25 July 1900
[Last verse of the Battle Hymn of the Republic]
Beginning "In the Beauty of the lillies...."
GLC01266.01
1 October 1907
Roosevelt, Theodore (1858-1919)
to Quentin Roosevelt [Decimalized .01- .02]
Writes to his son describing the aspects of his journey a child might find interesting. Includes two sketches drawn by Roosevelt during his trip down the Mississippi River. Written on U.S. Steamer Mississippi letterhead. Accompanying photograph of...
GLC01410.02
to Quentin Roosevelt
Writes to his son describing the aspects of his journey a child might find interesting. Includes two sketches drawn by Roosevelt during his trip down the Mississippi River. Written on U.S. Steamer Mississippi letterhead.
GLC01410.02.01
3 October 1907
to Quentin Roosevelt. With accompanying photograph. [Decimalized .01- .02]
Writes to his son about sights on the Mississippi River. Mentions getting caught in the rain in St. Louis. With two illustrations by Roosevelt, including a self-caricature. Written on U.S. Steamer Mississippi letterhead. Accompanying photograph
GLC01410.03
Writes to his son about sights on the Mississippi River. Mentions getting caught in the rain in St. Louis. With two illustrations by Roosevelt, including a self-caricature. Written on U.S. Steamer Mississippi letterhead.
GLC01410.03.01
1908-1924
Dixon, Joseph K. (fl. 1908-1924)
American Indian Archive, 21 letters [decimalized .01-.07]
Includes letters from William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody, Theodore Roosevelt, European military leaders and a TMS of John J. "Blackjack" Pershing on American Indian contributions to victory.
GLC03911
3 June 1909
Cody, William F. (1846-1917)
to Joseph K. Dixon re: his suggestions for an Indian monument
Written on stationery of Buffalo Bill's Wild West. Also thanks Dixon for films.
GLC03911.04
1910/04/27
to Joseph K. Dixon re: Indian sign language & plans to write an Indian book
Written on stationery of Buffalo Bill's Wild West. Writes that he was struck by the Indian sign language in the films.
GLC03911.05
27 April 1910
to Joseph K. Dixon re: Dixon's filming Indian councils at Little Big Horn
Praises Dixon's filming of one of the last great Indian councils and describes how the film was seen by President Taft and other dignitaries. Written on his colorful letterhead.
GLC03911.06
1915/03/22
invitation to speak at the Quill Club; progress on the group painting.
GLC03921.39
circa 1905
Bates, Katharine Lee (1859-1929)
America
Also known as "America the Beautiful," Bates' lyrics begin "O beautiful for spacious skies..." Four stanzas, carbon printed.
GLC05508.031
28 July 1927
DeMille, Cecil B. (1881-1959)
to Duncan Boss
Responding to Boss's letter congratulating DeMille for his film "The King of Kings." DeMille expresses his happiness that his movie spreads the message of Christ and has an appeal that crosses denominational lines.
GLC05508.084
16 September 1901
Howard, Oliver Otis (1830-1909)
to Charles Ellicoch
Howard writes on stationary of Lincoln Memorial University, Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. He responds to a request for his favorite hymn. Howard writes that his choice of hymn depends upon his mood and gives several examples of hymns and moods. He...
GLC05508.136
31 December 1908
Wanamaker, John (1838-1922)
to Harry Paisley
Wanamaker forwards a famous, out-of-print engraving to Paisley to cement their association in the work of the State Sunday School Association. Wanamaker writes: "The Sunday School work offers the best opportunity of usefulness that I know."
GLC05508.254
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